Spirit XE295, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Please carefully read this entire manual before operating your new elliptical OWNER S MANUAL Elliptical Trainer XE295 ...

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Page 3: ...295 Assembly Instructions Product Features Operation of Y our Console Programmable Features Using A Heart Rate T ransmitter General Maintenance Manufacturer s Limited Warranty ATTENTION This elliptical is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this application Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety ...

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Page 5: ...leasant as possible for many years to come If not purchased direct from Spirit Fitness the local dealership where you purchased this elliptical is your administrator for all Spirit Fitness warranty and service needs Their responsibility is to provide you with the technical knowledge and service personnel to make your experience more informed and any difficulties easier to remedy Please take a mome...

Page 6: ...elliptical is not working properly call your dealer Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Sparks from the motor may ignite a highly gaseous environment Never drop or insert any object into any openings Do not use outdoors To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then remove the plug from t...

Page 7: ... this elliptical without reading and completely understanding the results of any operational change you request from the computer Understand that changes in resistance do not occur immediately Set your desired resistance level on the computer console and release the adjustment key The computer will obey the command gradually NEVER use your elliptical during an electrical storm Surges may occur in ...

Page 8: ...rton and inspect for any damage or missing parts If damaged parts are found or parts are missing contact your dealer immediately 3 Locate the hardware package The hardware is separated into four steps Remove the tools first Remove the hardware for each step as needed to avoid confusion The numbers in the instructions that are in parenthesis are the item number from the assembly drawing for referen...

Page 9: ... Washer 84 onto each Hex Head Bolt 103 and thread both into the front of the console mast tube Fasten these front bolts as tight as possible with the wrench 106 Next firmly tighten the two left side bolts with the same wrench NOTE The Computer Cable 31 runs through the Console Mast 12 Be careful not to pinch this cable during this procedure because it may affect the electrical functions of the con...

Page 10: ...her 97 onto each Hex Head Bolt 103 and fasten in the end of the left and right axle Tighten with the wrench 106 4 Slide the grommet 123 onto the Resistance cable 124 connect the two Resistance cables 124 125 and store the excess cable in the Console Mast tube 12 after snapping the grommet into the hole of the console mast tube HARDWARE STEP2 Swing Arms 97 3 8 x 30mm Flat Washer 2 pcs 81 25mm Wave ...

Page 11: ...ds should be inside of the Swing Arm L and R 10 11 brackets Slide a Hex Head Bolt 104 through each Swing Arm L and R 10 11 bracket and each Connecting Arm end 2 Slide a Flat Washer 80 onto each bolt then fasten the arms together by tightening a Nyloc Nut 71 to each bolt using the wrenches provided 109 106 wrenches HARDWARE STEP3 Connecting Arm 80 5 16 x 20 x1 5T Flat Washer 2 pcs 71 5 16 Nyloc Nut...

Page 12: ...izer tube with two Phillips Head Screws 105 Attach the right side cover 20 and left side cover 19 to the rear stabilizer tube with two Phillips Head Screws 105 Tighten all four screws with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 Then attach the Front Stabilizer Cover 49 with two Phillips Head Screws 105 Tighten with the Phillips Head Screw Driver 108 4 Install the Front Handle Bar Covers L R 54 55 and ...

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Page 14: ...er the pedals may be puts the users musculoskeletal system out of neutral alignment Adding the 2 degree angle positions the user back into a neutral alignment which eases the over stress of the outer ankles knees and hips The second solution was to make the foot pedal adjustable to the user s style of pedaling the elliptical We achieved this by adding an adjustment that allows the angle of the foo...

Page 15: ...sole This figure will light all areas that are activated when using the ellipticall These will light up during any of the programs You can control which muscles are activated by changing the incline and swinging your arms The pre set programs will determine which lower body muscles will be activated by automatically adjusting the incline Generally the following guidelines hold true The upper body ...

Page 16: ...ws the distance in miles and the time window shows the total hours of use The odometer will remain displayed for only a few seconds then the console will go to the start up display The dot matrix display will be scrolling through the different profiles of the programs and the Message Center will be scrolling the start up message You may now begin to use the console Power XE295 Console Operation of...

Page 17: ...Start The Message Center will initially be displaying the Program name When in scan mode during a program speed will be displayed for four seconds then move on and display Watts indication of workload If 100 watts is displayed you are doing enough work to keep a 100 watt light bulb lit The data changes to Laps completed Segment time Max level Pressing the Enter button again will bring you back to ...

Page 18: ...ing your Weight aides in calculating a more correct Calorie reading Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count we do want to be as close as possible CALORIE NOTE Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment whether it is in a gym or at home are not accurate and tend to vary widely They are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout The only way to measur...

Page 19: ...5 Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Stop key NOTE At any time during the editing of Data you can press the Stop key to go back one level or screen 6 Once the program starts you will be at level one This is the easiest level and it is a good idea to stay at level one for a whil...

Page 20: ...ion of resistance back to approximately 10 of maximum effort FAT BURN Resistance This program follows a quick progression up to the maximum resistance level default or user input level that is sustained for 2 3 of the workout This program will challenge your ability to sustain your energy output for an extended period of time RESISTANCE CARDIO Resistance This program presents a quick progression u...

Page 21: ...ERVAL Resistance This program takes you through high levels of intensity followed by recovery periods of low intensity This program utilizes and develops your FastTwitch muscle fibers which are used when performing tasks that are intense and short in duration These deplete your oxygen level and spike your heart rate followed by periods of recovery and heart rate drop to replenish oxygen Your cardi...

Page 22: ...settings by pressing the Enter key 7 If you want to increase or decrease the resistance at any time during the program press the Level Up Down keys on the console or above the heart rate sensor grips of the stationary handlebars This will change the resistance settings of the entire profile although the profile picture on the screen will not change The reason for this is so that you can see the en...

Page 23: ...shed entering the name press the Stop key to save the name and continue to the next step 3 The Message Center will ask you to enter your Age You may enter your age using the Level Up Down keys then press the Enter key to accept the new value and proceed on to the next screen 4 You are now asked to enter your Weight You may adjust the weight value using the Up Down keys or the numeric key pad then ...

Page 24: ...inute 60 of maximum 180 X 8 144 beats per minute 80 of maximum So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108 to 144 beats per minute If you enter your age during programming the console will perform this calculation automatically Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate programs After calculating your MHR you can decide upon which goal you would like to pursue The two most popular reason...

Page 25: ... Minimal 7Very very light 8Very very light 9Very light 10Very light 11 Fairly light 12 Comfortable 13 Somewhat hard 14 Somewhat hard 15 Hard 16 Hard 17Very hard 18Very hard 19Very very hard 20 Maximal You can get an approximate heart rate level for each rating by simply adding a zero to each rat ing For example a rating of 12 will result in an approximate heart rate of 120 beats per minute Your RP...

Page 26: ...transmitter directly on bare skin assures you of proper operation If you wish you may wear the transmitter over a shirt To do so wet the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon Note The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user s heart Additionally it automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity Although the transmitter is water ...

Page 27: ...e time and press Enter to continue 5 Now you are asked to adjust the Heart RateTarget This is the heart rate level you will strive to maintain during the program Adjust the level using the Level Up Down keys then press Enter Note The heart rate that appears is based on the you accepted in Step 1 If you change this number it will either increase or decrease the from Step 1 6 Now you are finished ed...

Page 28: ...f pause turn off to have the console pause indefinitely d LCDTest Tests all the display functions 1 Wipe down all areas in the sweat path with a damp cloth after each workout 2 If a squeak thump clicking or rough feeling develops the main cause is most likely one of two reasons I i The hardware was not sufficiently tightened during assembly All bolts that were installed during assembly need to be ...

Page 29: ... corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic alterations modifications abuse misuse accident improper maintenance inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered 5 Products that have been sold transferred bartered or given to a third party 6 Products that do not have a warranty registration card on file at Spirit Fitness Spirit Fitne...

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